The July 2025 Skift Travel Health Index shows the global travel industry remains resilient with a 1% growth. A key trend is the sustained strength of premium and business travel, which continues to grow and drive revenue despite broader economic uncertainties.
Rakesh Gangwal’s latest stake sale signals the steady unwinding of his association with IndiGo, marking the end of one of Indian aviation’s most defining partnerships. And to investors, the timing for this long-coming offloading is hardly surprising as IndiGo is at its strongest yet.
The question for destinations is not whether to go after Indian demand, it’s how fast and how smartly they can adapt their sales, distribution and product to claim it.
Hospitality’s future won’t be won on unit growth or loyalty points, but on differentiated product and true value creation. From India’s middle-class boom to Europe’s affordable hostels and lifestyle stays, Brookfield’s bets point toward a travel economy where distinctiveness, culture, and affordability matter more than scale for its own sake.
The hotel technology sector is shifting from cost center to growth engine, with AI, data integration, and guest-facing tools driving efficiency and revenue, but success hinges on modernized systems, cultural readiness, and proactive risk management
If someone had thought of the frenzy around Coldplay concerts in India as a one-off event, think again! More international musicians are coming to India, and Indians are traveling across the country to experience it live.